Kodak Mini vs Samsung PL120
97 Imaging
32 Features
13 Overall
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99 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
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Kodak Mini vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1000
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-87mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
- 99g - 86 x 53 x 18mm
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011

Kodak Mini vs Samsung PL120 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Kodak Mini vs Samsung PL120, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Mini (10MP) and PL120 (14MP) and the Mini (1/3") and PL120 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

The Mini was revealed within a month of the PL120 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Mini scores vs the PL120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Kodak Mini vs Samsung PL120 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Mini & Samsung PL120. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak Mini Gallery & Samsung PL120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Samsung PL120
Mini | PL120 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Kodak Mini
PL120 | Mini | |||
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Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Kodak Mini and Samsung PL120
Mini | PL120 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Kodak Mini vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak Mini provides physical measurements of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Samsung PL120 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Examine the Kodak Mini vs Samsung PL120 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Mini and the PL120.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Mini and PL120 is 97 and 99 respectively.

Kodak Mini vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Mini and PL120.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Mini using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung PL120 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively.

Kodak Mini vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Mini vs Samsung PL120 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Mini | Samsung PL120 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Samsung |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Mini | Samsung PL120 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2011-01-04 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 4.8 x 3.6mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 17.3mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 3640 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1000 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 29-87mm (3.0x) | () |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-4.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 7.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 99 gr (0.22 lbs) | - |
Dimensions | 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | KLIC-7006 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | - |
Card slots | 1 | - |
Price at release | $100 | $150 |